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How to Protect Yourself from a Break In

How to Protect Yourself from a Break-In

The tragedy of the Idaho murders back in 2022 has caused all of us to ...
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What Happens if I Disturb the Peace in California

What Happens if I Disturb the Peace in California?

Disturbing the peace is kind of a blanket term in California. If you’re charged with ...
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What is Aggravated Battery in California

What is Aggravated Battery in California?

Aggravated battery is a term that’s often thrown around in legal circles that many of ...
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Using a False Compartment to Hide Drugs

Using a False Compartment to Hide Drugs

There is often a great deal of surprise when people are formally charged with crimes, ...
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Californias Minor in Possession Law

California’s Minor in Possession Law

Teenagers like to do things that they feel make them more adult-like. They also like ...
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Brake Checking in California

Brake Checking in California

“Brake check” is a term that refers to the act of someone slamming hard on ...
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What is a Corporal Injury

What is a Corporal Injury?

Corporal injury is a term that we often hear in press releases and media stories ...
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What is Compounding a Crime in California

What is Compounding a Crime in California?

You aren’t allowed to compound a crime in California. If you’re caught doing so, the ...
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Will My California DUI Prevent Me From Owning a Firearm

Will My California DUI Prevent Me From Owning a Firearm?

DUIs, especially a DUI that doesn’t involve anyone getting hurt or a significant amount of ...
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Can I Get in Trouble for Having a Fake Gun in California

Can I Get in Trouble for Having a Fake Gun in California?

When you walk into a toy store, you will find entire shelves full of imitation ...
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Riding Your Bike While Under the Influence in California

Riding Your Bike While Under the Influence in California

The rising fuel costs are causing many of us to take a second look at ...
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What Parents Should Know About Fentanyl

What Parents Should Know About Fentanyl

Every parent should be worried about fentanyl. It’s showing up with increasing regularity in common ...
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What Happens if You Damage a Communication Device

What Happens if You Damage a Communication Device?

California lawmakers understand how important it is for a person to call for help when ...
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Gross Vehicular Manslaughter in California

Gross Vehicular Manslaughter in California

Haven’t heard of gross vehicular manslaughter before? You’re not alone. Many people don’t know that ...
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Common Credit Card Scams

Common Credit Card Scams

When most of us think about credit card scams, we automatically assume they involve numbers ...
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